TMJ Pain
What are some of the most common causes TMJ pain?
Common causes for TMJ pain include:teeth grinding (bruxism), stress and anxiety, jaw injuries, misaligned bite (malocclusion), arthritis in the jaw joint, excessive gum chewing, poor posture, hormonal changes, and overuse of jaw muscles due to habits like nail biting or chewing on hard objects.
What is being treated with TMJ dysfunction?
Sometimes the pain from TMJ disorder comes directly from the joint and other times it can be the masseter and temporalis muscle. It is not uncommon to have all three structures irritated and inflamed at the same time. Treatment is often accompanied with dentist providing mouth guards to prevent nighttime grinding.
How are these conditions diagnosed?
The BioInfinity Regenerative Medicine team has extensive experience TMJ pain. Theteam will review your medical history,complete a physical exam, and ask about your symptoms. Imaging procedures like an MRI, CT scan, or X-rays are often ordered toidentifythe cause of your TMJpain
